KCNA The report said: “At the end of the reception, Leader Kim Jong-un politely invited President Putin to visit North Korea at a convenient time. Mr. Putin gladly accepted the invitation and has always been fond of Russian history and Reaffirmed its desire to promote the traditions of North Korean friendship”.
KCNA He said Mr Kim Jong-un told Mr Putin that the recent meeting had brought bilateral relations to a new level, adding that he expressed his desire to foster a stable, forward-looking relationship for the next 100 years.
During the meeting that lasted more than 4 hours at the Vostochny Space Center in the Amur province (Russia), Mr Kim Jong-un pledged that Pyongyang would support Moscow “fully and unconditionally”.
Mr Kim Jong-un also described North Korea’s relationship with Russia as a “top priority”.
Both sides agreed to further strengthen strategic and tactical cooperation in the face of “military threats, provocations and atrocities by those with imperialist ideologies”.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia’s Far East on September 13. Photo: Sputnik
During the visit, Mr. Kim Jong-un was introduced to the technical details of Russian space vehicles.
The decision to meet at the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia’s Far East suggests Kim Jong-un may seek Russia’s help in developing military reconnaissance satellites, according to the Associated Press.
According to the AP, Mr Kim Jong-un also plans to visit Russia’s Komsomolsk-on-Amur jet aircraft manufacturing facility, then head to the city of Vladivostok to visit the Pacific Fleet, a university and some other countries.
As for the Russian leader, Mr Putin made several statements on September 13 that suggested the two sides had discussed military cooperation but revealed few details. Mr Putin also promised to help North Korea build satellites.
Reuters reported that Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu attended the talks. Meanwhile, the Kremlin said the sensitive discussion between the neighbors was a private matter.
Leader Kim Jong-un reached Russia by private plane. Photo: AP
On September 13, US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller told reporters that the cooperation announced during the North Korean leader’s visit to Russia “potentially violates multiple UN Security Council resolutions”.
Mr Miller said Washington “would not hesitate to impose sanctions” if a meeting between Mr Putin and Mr Kim led to arms transfers between the two countries.
White House national security spokesman John Kirby said, “Any agreement to improve North Korea’s military capabilities will certainly raise concerns.”
According to Reuters news agency, US and South Korean officials expressed concern that Mr Kim may be providing arms and ammunition to Russia after Russia spent large amounts of arms and ammunition in the more than 18-month conflict in Ukraine. Can.
Moscow and Pyongyang deny any such intention.
